What is Cafe Colon's health inspection score?

Cafe Colon has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Colon last inspected?

Cafe Colon was last inspected on March 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Colon have?

Cafe Colon has 43 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Colon safe to eat at?

Cafe Colon has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Colon serve?

Cafe Colon serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cafe Colon

Name: Cafe Colon
Address: 969 PALM AVE, Hialeah, 33010
Rating: 54

969 PALM AVE, Hialeah

Last Inspected: 3/17/2026

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American•Hialeah

Ranked #623 of 750 in HialeahBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 17, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 49/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (54/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

969 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL 33010

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

8 intermediate

22 basic

Mar

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Routine - Food1 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Extension given, pending

9 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

82/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Basic (4)

−12 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

1 High8 Med13 Basic

22 total4 risk factors

19/100inspection score

−109 pts

High Priority (4)

−70 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperature(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (8)

−24 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails(2x)−4
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−109 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−15 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(3x)−15

Basic (4)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 23

Routine Inspection

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

05No plan review submitted/approved−10
11Food from unapproved source−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21Food time/temperature record missing−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5

Base deductions−35 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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